Chapter 5, you actually killed someone in front of me

Decay? Yes, what a disgusting thing it is now! As a weak and powerless decay in a world that reveres the strong! However, I find solace in the fact that due to my efforts, I will soon be able to accept the initial embrace!

Indeed, I am willing to sacrifice my life for her

Did you not attend that banquet last night

You actually killed someone in front of me

Your current situation is very dangerous, they just do not want to be implicated

The knife was drawn halfway, and in the darkness outside the door, two blood-red points of light flickered. When unleashing their abilities, the eyes of the blood clan appeared just like this. At this moment, they were fixed directly on Ruikawa

"Did your friend?" Viliyan asked Ruikawa, glancing back over his shoulder.

I originally thought you would have an episode

No, it is about responsibility. Because of my negligence, a certain individual has suffered a disaster

Rekawa looked out the door in confusion. Soon, the hurried footsteps faded away, replaced by the sound of steady and heavy footsteps.

"If one does not seek death, one will not die. Why is it that the decayed do not understand this?" The knight's squire grasped Velian's clothing to wipe the sword and laughed, "It is merely food."

He is a man of the wild, unafraid of bearing the animosity of two families. Moreover, the hatred from Morun's fiancé has nearly dissipated, hasn't it

How interesting, you seem to have a relaxed perspective

Regarding love

"I don't know." Ruikawa shook his head

Ruikawa found a place to sit down, ordered drinks and dishes. Soon, the waiter brought the items to the table. Ruikawa held up the wine glass and frowned for a long time, ultimately making up his mind and tentatively took a sip. Immediately, he spat out the entire mouthful of wine.

The boss shook his head in resignation and walked away

It is evident

Hehe. The knight's squire let go of the knife and turned to walk away. Ruikawa sheathed the knife and sat down again

Leave

"What are you saying? Speak louder!" said the soldier

After the soldiers mocked Ruikawa, one of them grabbed Viliyan's hair and forced his face into the unfinished thick soup, shaking it vigorously from side to side

You are merely a pawn, a worthless pawn. There will always be people like you, such as hetushucomcom, flocking to satisfy the desires of vampires for personal gain. Unfortunately, in the end, you are nothing but pitiful slaves, easily replaceable and utterly valueless. This sin is one you cannot bear.

So what

So what? William is completely unconcerned

"Be cautious with your words." Ruikawa patted him on the shoulder, "You have had too much to drink, it's time to go home."

The soldier slapped him back. Viliyan spat out a mouthful of blood, along with two teeth, into the plate that held the beef bones

Hehe, interesting. I suppose in the military, you would accept any command with equanimity

You guess

I used to believe that as long as I worked hard enough, I would not fall into the lowly ranks, and the fangs of the bloodline would not descend upon me. Now I know that no matter how high I climb, as long as I remain in their shadow, I will never be safe. Just look! Will those inner-city humans ever rest easy?

Do you not hate me

No one would think that way. My name is Ruikawa, a garrison soldier from the south. I am also very pleased to meet you

Oh, I am truly sorry for getting your head dirty. Let me clean it for you, as it is quite a good head. The knight's squire tugged at his hair and poured the wine from the table over his head.

"You look like a soldier," the young man said. "If you can't drink, then don't, soldier sir." After saying this, he burped, his breath reeking of alcohol.

The knight's squire slapped him again: "I said to speak louder! Didn't you hear? Is there something wrong with your ears? Do you want me to fix them for you!" He picked up the dining knife from the table and pressed it against the area above William's left ear, rubbing it.

Do you think I would just let the suspect go like this? Don't forget, you have threatened me with a knife!

It should be him, right

Well... that's right, I am just being polite. I sympathize with your situation, and I feel sorry for you. The young master of the Lanruos family is undoubtedly a scoundrel

No, I still want to drink with the books. I used to have many friends, many, many... but today, I can't even find someone to share a drink with... Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to count you.

Hehe, how can one tell? She was killed by a beast, and here I am, just drinking in sorrow! Don't you think I should fight desperately to find that scoundrel for her?

"You are just a dog raised by a vampire..." Viliyan cursed in a barely audible voice

"You have a knife at your waist, and I'm not foolish." William said with a bitter smile, "At least you will still accompany me for a drink."

The boss's wife screamed and collapsed. Her husband hurried to help her up and ran away

He placed the head of the deceased upright in the soup bowl, facing Reikawa. Looking at his own "masterpiece," he couldn't help but laugh and said, "I hate guessing the most, how about you?"

It is truly a sad story

The patrons left one after another

Who are you

So, who exactly are you

It seems you are deliberately trying to make me laugh. Who in this tavern does not know my story

"How rude, you lowly peasant. Who taught you to speak to a noble knight's squire in such a manner?" The soldier chuckled as he lifted and shook Viliyan's head, causing broth to splatter everywhere

William raised his head and glanced at him dejectedly: "So what?"

This is the face of the second corpse that Ruikawa has seen in one day. The lifeless face of the deceased no longer bears anger. Ruikawa gazes into those eyes, as if reading a sense of grievance. He wonders, are the eyes of the departed also looking at him?

Not long after, a soldier in a blue cloak, armed with a sword and wearing armor, entered

With their backs to the two, the knight's squire drew his sword and turned around

Outside the tavern, footsteps are hurried

Bang! Ruikawa slammed his left hand on the table, stood up, and drew his knife with his right hand

Indeed. How fortunate I am to serve him! The young master is kind and noble, generous and amiable. He never eats alone. Even with the lowly and decayed soldiers, he is happy to share. The knight's squire smiled with a crooked face and said slowly, "Just like last night"

Hehe, of course, who in the outer city does not know my name and the words of the book now? A coward who cannot even protect his fiancée, only able to watch her turn into a corpse.

Moren's fiancé is named William, and Ruikawa does not know him

Hehe, things must come to a conclusion. Until then, you shall not leave!

William muttered indistinctly and intermittently under his breath.

Rekawa had not yet reacted when Velian's head fell onto the table, blood splattering everywhere. The table, floor, walls, and counter were all drenched in crimson. He stared blankly at the severed head that had rolled to a stop on the table.

Speak up

I know you

Mad dog! Reikawa cursed inwardly

Soon, the boss personally brought over two glasses of wine. He walked behind Ruikawa and leaned down to whisper, "Don't pay attention to this guy, he's drunk."

"Who are you? What do you want?" the knight's squire said with a cold laugh

"Two more glasses of wine, please," said Ruikawa

Indeed. "Rekawa took a sip of his drink, "As long as the Blood Clan is determined, there will always be a way for us.

Rekawa effortlessly learned the whereabouts of Morun's fiancé, which was a certain tavern. Upon entering, he immediately spotted a drunken young man, whose brocade clothing was full of wrinkles. The young man staggered around, babbling nonsensically to the patrons, yet they neither paid him any attention nor drove him away

The criminal who attacked the soldier? Reikawa glanced at the head in the bowl and then at the knight's squire, remaining silent.

Rekawa stood up silently and drew his sword

Rekawa did not respond: "Are you the servant of Young Master Lanruos?"

Rekawa's body went limp, his right hand trembled, and the knife slid back into its sheath. He collapsed in despair, sitting back down in the chair.

I know. But the criminal is your brother-in-law; are you not aware of his actions?

William's lips trembled

I must thank him for shattering my illusions. Regardless of wealth or status, humanity is humanity, the food of the bloodline.

The boss once again placed the wine on the table at Viliyan, sighed, and left. Viliyan, grinning foolishly, pulled the wine towards him and said: "Listen, soldier. Love and hate are the most worthless and trivial things in the world; love and hate are merely motivations, while power is what holds true value"

In the next moment, the entire dining table was overturned onto the knight's squire.

Interesting

I understand. Let's have some more food. Hmm, mushroom cream soup and roasted beef, that's all.

An unpleasant incident occurred

I know. Hehe, just drink if you want to drink, why all these life insights?

"You simply do not intend to die without value. There is still a long way to go; sometimes, merely living is the greatest form of revenge," said Ruikawa with a smile.

Oh. Reikawa wiped the blood from his face and got up from his seat

He has nothing more to say

What reason do I have to tell you

You must love your fiancée very much

The soldier stepped back cautiously, his right hand resting on the hilt of his sword

I recently achieved a small accomplishment, but after reporting it, I have heard nothing since. At the banquet, young Master Lanruos asked me if I knew Morun. Desiring a promotion, I facilitated an introduction between the two. "Reikawa looked at Vilian and said. His expression was exceedingly serious

"My fiancée is dead," William said

Yes. What about you? You look extremely dejected. What happened?

Damn vampire!" Viliyan slammed his fist heavily on the table

Ruikawa nodded. The plan was progressing smoothly; he had already convinced Morun's fiancé that he was the one orchestrating things. Next, he just needed to make Morun's family believe it as well. With this preconceived impression, even if the participants of the banquet revealed the truth later, Ruikawa would be able to easily explain and deal with the past.

The soldier stood calmly behind William and said softly, "Mr. William, your fiancée's brother is suspected of attacking the nation and has been executed. Are you involved in this matter?"

Before he could finish his words, the young man sat down across from him

Damn it! My wife is already dead! Unable to endure any longer, William let out a roar and stood up.

I have seen your fiancée, just at last night's banquet. Not only that, I also spoke with her

No, my father fell ill yesterday, and I am at home taking care of him. What happened

What danger could I possibly face? Is it that the criminal who murdered my wife does not intend to spare me either? Fine! Fine! Then let it come!

A sudden change occurred, causing a tightening sensation in Ruikawa's heart. The situation was far from over; another person had died in the Morun family. Now that the soldiers had found Vilian, they would also seek out Morun's parents, and even Vilian's family.

"Ha ha ha, hello there, sir, have you seen my fiancée?" The young man took his wine glass, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one go, then released his hand, allowing the glass to spin on the table.

The young man squinted up at the sky, took a big gulp of wine, and asked: "You clearly can't hold your liquor; why are you drinking today, and all alone at that?"

William ignored him

If all vampires were like him, we might as well not live. Ruikawa said with a bitter smile. Maintaining dominance requires order, and vampires have long understood that provoking humans brings no benefit. The desire for blood does not necessarily require death; sampling from multiple humans is far better than draining one completely. Even if some vampires have a penchant for killing their victims, they mostly target the lower strata of humanity.

These are not the result of drinking... Friend, do you have someone you love? Uh, sorry, I got confused. People always love their own family...

If you are wealthy enough to obtain citizenship in the inner city, you will be able to escape the fate of food.

"Are you also human?" Reikawa murmured

It may exist, or it may not. "Reikawa smiled wryly, saying, 'To be honest, I don't really understand what 'love' is.'"

Ha, you are a generous fellow, a ... ... good soldier. God bless you. Um, my name is William, nice to meet you

"Drinking at the same table as the criminal who attacked the soldiers! I have reason to suspect that you are his accomplice"

Fear

William struggled while clinging to the table, making a sound like "murmur"

"Bastard? No, he is a criminal!" Viliyan said fiercely, "A legitimate criminal!"

I do not know, I am not very familiar with the military. Rather than that, I would like to discuss some matters with you